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Emeline
4.0 star property

Hotel with fitness center, walk to Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

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Emeline

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Courtyard
Property entrance
Artist's Premier King - Accessible | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch, brunch served; American cuisine
Interior

Overview of Emeline

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Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
181 Church St, Charleston, SC, 29401-3122
  • Popular LocationCharleston City Market3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort of Charleston Cruise Terminal6 min walk
  • Popular LocationCollege of Charleston7 min walk
  • AirportCharleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)21 min drive
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Room options

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Artist's Premier King - Accessible | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Artist's Premier King - Accessible

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Socialite Premier Two King - Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Atelier Premier King Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Collector's Premier One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Socialite Premier Two King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Artists Premier King | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Artists Premier King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Atelier Select King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Collector's Premier One Bedroom Suite - Accessible

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Socialite One Bedroom Suite - Two King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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Property amenity

Maisonette Superior Loft Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Property amenity

Travelers One Bedroom Suite - One King

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Collective Premier Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

Emeline is located in Charleston Historic District, a walkable area in Charleston with good shopping. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Charleston City Market and Fort Sumter. Check out an event or a game at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center, and consider making time for South Carolina Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 6 min walk
  • College of Charleston - 7 min walk
  • Waterfront Park - 8 min walk
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 17 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Henry's House - 2 min walk
  • Hyman's Seafood - 2 min walk
  • Church and Union Charleston - 3 min walk
  • Charleston Crab House - 3 min walk
  • Tempest Charleston - 3 min walk

About this property

Emeline

Hotel rejuvenated in 2020 and located near Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
Close to Charleston City Market and Waterfront Park, Emeline provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site American cuisine coffee shop, Clerks Coffee Company, offers breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • A banquet hall, 8 meeting rooms, and a porter/bellhop
  • Smoke-free premises, a ballroom, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak well of the dining options, bar, and central location
Room features
All 212 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and premium channels

Awards and affiliations

Emeline is listed in the 2021 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 53 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 15 to 55 for adults and USD 15 to 55 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Clerks Coffee Company
  • Frannie and The Fox

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,354 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1852
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - April 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.25 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 75 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 39.90 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15–55 for adults, and USD 15–55 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 53 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.25 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Emeline pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Emeline?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emeline on Apr 29, 2024 start from $359.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Emeline?

Valet parking is available for USD 53 per night.

What time is check-in at Emeline?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Emeline?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Emeline located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this hotel is steps from One Of A Kind and Charleston City Market. Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and College of Charleston are also within 10 minutes.

Emeline Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 883 out of 1244 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1244 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1244 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1244 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1244 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Breya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute boutique hotel. Came in for a work trip & the location was perfect as I could walk everywhere. Nice food options as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot, great food and drinks, love the water and coffee stations and outdoor areas to hang out with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

We didn't check into this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My Only complaint is no pool. Pictures on the site showed a pool. Other than that, great location, clean, and spacious hotel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome property. Everyone very amenable and hospitable. Great restaurants/coffee shops in hotel. Close to many shops and restaurants. Will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and quaint property that is perfectly appointed. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Loved our stay and will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Emeline is a must stop!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARILYN, San Antonio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and very clean property. Quiet and serene.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Great Location & Onsite Restaurant/Bar
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0